CG | BCMR | Discharge and Reenlistment Codes | 2011-186
Pursuant to a decision of the Discharge Review Board (DRB), on May 10, 2010, the Coast Guard issued a DD 215 to correct the appli- cant’s separation code and narrative reason for separation on his DD 214 to JND and “miscella- neous/general reasons,” respectively. On April 27, 2005, the Personnel Command issued orders for the applicant to be sepa- rated with a general discharge due to “alcohol rehabilitation failure” and an RE-4 reentry code within 30 days. Although the applicant was...
CG | BCMR | Discharge and Reenlistment Codes | 2011-232
The applicant admitted that she knew about her RE code in 1989, but stated that at the time, “she was not entirely sure that an RE code could be changed and I feel that after 22 yrs in a reserve status and 8 of those full time in the military that I have proven to be suitable for military service.” The applicant’s military record contains significant documentation showing that she passed many bad checks while in the Coast Guard and was counseled many times on Page 7s and captain’s masts. ...
CG | BCMR | Discharge and Reenlistment Codes | 2011-237
On June 6, 1995, the applicant’s CO recommended that the Commander, Military Personnel Command (MPC) discharge the applicant by reason of unsuitability due to financial irresponsibility. To be timely, an application for correction of a military record must be submitted within three years after the applicant discovered the alleged error or injustice. Although the applicant stated that he did not discover the alleged error until July 31, 2011, the DD 214 that he signed and received upon...
CG | BCMR | Discharge and Reenlistment Codes | 2011-249
The Navy classmate further stated that the applicant did not ask him to fabricate a story, that he did not see anyone put anything in their drinks while at the club, that the gentleman at the club bought two drinks for each of them and “was gay, acting like he was trying to pick someone up”; that the applicant did not act out of the ordinary after drinking at the club; and that he was unaware of the applicant taking any drugs. On May 2, 2006, the CO sent the Personnel Command a...
CG | BCMR | Discharge and Reenlistment Codes | 2011-250
In this regard, PSC stated the following: In accordance with ALCOAST 252/09,1 the applicant’s record should be corrected to show that he received the separation code of JFY [adjustment disorder, not amounting to a disability] with the corresponding narrative reason of adjustment disorder. In light of the above, PSC recommended that the applicant’s DD214 be corrected by changing the separation code to JFY, the reenlistment code to RE-3G, and the narrative reason for separation to adjustment...
CG | BCMR | Discharge and Reenlistment Codes | 2012-003
The Recorder provided the applicant with the exhibits he intended to submit and a list of 22 witnesses who were to testify regarding “drug abuse, discreditable involvement with civil authorities, sexual perversion, and abuse of family member.” The exhibits included extracts of the Personnel Manual, photographs of bruises on the applicant’s wife and daughter and of the applicant performing at a bachelorette party, the applicant’s PDR, a CGIS report of an investiga- tion into the applicant’s...
CG | BCMR | Discharge and Reenlistment Codes | 2012-018
APPLICANT’S ADMINISTRATIVE MISCONDUCT DISCHARGE The document notifying the applicant of his commanding officer’s (CO) intent to recommend him for discharge from the Coast Guard due to misconduct is not in the copy of military record that the Personnel Service Center provided to the Board. I feel I am trying to be run out due to my entire chain of command leaving soon and them not really being concerned with the severity of my situation, but the fact that my situation will be passed on to...
CG | BCMR | Discharge and Reenlistment Codes | 2012-020
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS Application for the Correction of the Coast Guard Record of: BCMR Docket No. The DD 214 shows that he received the OTH discharge for “misconduct” pursuant to Article 12-B-18 of the Personnel Manual with a JKK separation code, which denotes an involuntary separation due to involvement with drugs. He stated that the application should be denied because it is untimely and lacks merit because the Coast Guard committed no...
CG | BCMR | Discharge and Reenlistment Codes | 2012-042
In its rating decision, the DVA noted that a 1988 Medical Board was the only Coast Guard medical record it had pertaining to the applicant. 2009-086, where the Board ruled that “Although the DVA granted the applicant a disability rating for [his condition] this Board has consistently held that a disability rating from the DVA does not by itself establish that the Coast Guard committed an error or injustice by finding the applicant fit for separation.” The JAG stated that in addition to the...
CG | BCMR | Discharge and Reenlistment Codes | 2012-047
This is evidenced by his poor initiative to become a petty officer after more than three years of service.” On March 2, 1983, the Commandant ordered the applicant’s command to discharge him with a general discharge for misconduct due to drug abuse in accordance with Article 12-B-18 of the Personnel Manual. He also noted that the application is untimely and argued that it should be denied for untimeliness because the applicant provided no excuse for his delay and his request lacks merit. ...
CG | BCMR | Discharge and Reenlistment Codes | 2012-055
Regarding the merits of the applicant’s claim that her misconduct discharge was not processed in accordance with Coast Guard regulations, the Board finds no evidence that the Coast Guard failed to follow its regulations in discharging the applicant for misconduct. Regarding the merits of the applicant’s claim that she is entitled to a medical retirement because she continues to suffer from disabilities she incurred in the Coast Guard, the Board notes that the DVA exists mainly to provide...
CG | BCMR | Discharge and Reenlistment Codes | 2012-061
A memorandum dated April 21, 2002, shows that a medical board evaluated the appli- cant’s condition and found that he was disqualified from active duty due to psoriasis pursuant to Chapter 3.D.33.q. A cursory review of the merits of this case indicates that the applicant was prop- erly discharged for erroneous entry because (a) under the Medical Manual, a diagnosis of psoria- sis is disqualifying for enlistment; (b) the applicant failed to disclose his diagnosis of psoriasis during his...
CG | BCMR | Discharge and Reenlistment Codes | 2012-083
PSC noted that the records show that the applicant repeatedly admitted that he had incurred his learning disability, which was what caused him to be unfit for duty, in a motorcycle accident in 1975; that the applicant stated in his rebuttal to the medical board report that his condition had improved while on active duty; and that the FPEB found, based on ample evidence, that there had been no increase in or aggravation of the applicant’s learning disability since his enlistment. He asked...
CG | BCMR | Discharge and Reenlistment Codes | 2012-093
VIEWS OF THE COAST GUARD On July 27, 2012, the Judge Advocate General (JAG) of the Coast Guard submitted an advisory opinion recommending that the Board deny relief. In this regard, the JAG argued that the application was submitted 14 years beyond the statute of limitations, that the applicant did not state a reason for the delay, and that the applicant was not likely to prevail on the merits because he submitted no evidence to support his claim that he was eligible for an honorable...
CG | BCMR | Discharge and Reenlistment Codes | 2012-104
On July 27, 1995, the Commandant approved the applicant’s honorable discharge from the Coast Guard by reason of misconduct due to a civil court conviction under Article 12.B.18 of the Personnel Manual. On August 17, 1995, the applicant was discharged from the Coast Guard with an honorable discharge, by reason of misconduct due to a civilian conviction, with a JKB separation code and an RE-4 reenlistment code. The JAG also argued that it is not in the interest of justice to excuse the...
CG | BCMR | Discharge and Reenlistment Codes | 2012-108
APPLICANT’S REQUEST AND ALLEGATIONS The applicant, who was honorably discharged on March 13, 1995, after completing 6 months and 28 days of active service, asked the Board to correct the reentry code, separation code, and narrative reason for separation on his discharge form, DD 214. However, the Coast Guard has recommended that the applicant’s record be corrected to reflect a discharge due to an adjustment disorder pursuant to ALCOAST 252/09 even though the applicant was never diagnosed...
CG | BCMR | Discharge and Reenlistment Codes | 2012-115
The applicant stated that he was eligible for advancement under Article 1.C.12.f. On February 21, 1995, the Military Personnel Command issued the applicant physical disability retirement orders, which state that the applicant would be retired with a 100% disability rating as of March 21, 1995. Moreover, the JAG argued, even if the Board finds that it is in the interest of justice to waive the statute of limitations in this case, the Board should deny relief because the applicant has failed...
CG | BCMR | Discharge and Reenlistment Codes | 2012-123
§ 182(b) and (c)(1), a cadet who does not complete the course of instruction at the Coast Guard Academy may be transferred to the Reserve and “order[ed] to active duty for such period of time as the Secretary prescribes (but not to exceed four years).” Summary of Past Actions Month Sept. 2007 July 2009 June 2010 Feb. 2012 Action Enlisted for 6 years of active duty Discharged (DD 214) and reenlisted for 2 years Discharged (DD 214) and appointed a cadet Disenrolled, discharged (DD 214),...
CG | BCMR | Discharge and Reenlistment Codes | 2012-126
His DD Form 214, which he signed, shows that he received an honorable discharge and that his reason for discharge was “Hardship – (Code 227)” pursuant to Article 12- B-7 of the Coast Guard Personnel Manual. However, it noted that the Coast Guard’s actions in response to the applicant’s requests for hardship transfer or discharge “closely align with current service policy” as set forth in the current Military Separations Manual, and it can “be inferred that the Coast Guard followed the...
CG | BCMR | Discharge and Reenlistment Codes | 2012-128
In this regard, the JAG stated the following; Applicant states that he delayed filing his application because his “mental health disorders clouded the injustice and the service connection was just realized.” Applicant, however, was aware in 1988 that he was being discharged for unsuitability due to a personality disorder, and his DD Form 214, which he signed, shows that at the time of discharge, he had less than two years of active duty. Applicant has not proven, however, that he served on...
CG | BCMR | Discharge and Reenlistment Codes | 2012-137
On December 15, 1976, the applicant’s commanding officer (CO) sent the applicant a letter at his last known address about his unsatisfactory participation in the Reserve. On February 27, 1977, the CO advised the applicant that 30 days from the date of the letter, the command would recommend that the applicant be discharged with a general discharge because of his chronic absenteeism and failure to obey orders. On December 1, 1977, the applicant was discharged from the Coast Guard Reserve.